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If you are genetically susceptible to heart disease, know that your indexes of risks and problems can be reduced by eating raw fruits and vegetables. This finding came from a survey with more than 27,000 people around the world, including Europe, China and Latin America.

According to this research, five or more daily servings of vegetables and fruits are sufficient to weaken the versions of a gene on chromosome 9. ”Our results support the public health recommendation to consume more than five servings of fruits or vegetables [daily] in order to promote good health,” said Professor Sonia Anand from McMaster University (Canada).

Five meals of fruit and vegetables daily

If it is to eat vegetables, follow exactly the diet below and neutralize the risk of heart diseases. Eat:

• raw and fresh vegetables and fruits;
• frozen fruits and vegetables;
• dried fruits such as raisins, dates and figs;
• canned fruits and vegetables;
• fruits and vegetables cooked in dishes such as soups, stews or pasta dishes;
• one glass (150 ml)of  juice with 100% fruit or vegetables, no sugar;
• beans and vegetables.